Second Grade Web Designers!

This project began as an assignment for a graduate course second grade teacher Ms. Espericueta is  taking. I had to write a book that was culturally relevant for her dual-language class.  She chose the topic of bats because she knew her students could relate since Round Rock and Austin  are known for this tourist attraction. 
She used the book to begin her inquiry-based unit. The students had so many questions about bats. They developed their questions and began their research. 
The students then identified a need. They learned the importance of bats in our community and the dangers that may harm them. As part of of their service or project-based learning, the kids wanted to help conserve bats by teaching others about their importance. I gotta say, they were so enthusiastic about this project that  she just had to follow through with their ideas. With the help of parents, they were able to make t-shirts, a  newsletter articles, table games, posters and this website. The are also in the process of putting together a "bat museum" in which the kids will show off their research. In addition, they are planning a puppet show for the younger kids. 
The students also had a visitor from the Bat Conservation Organization in Austin. (Thank you,Mrs. Melton!) She showed us pictures and taught us so much more about the bats we find in our very own McNeil Bridge here in Round Rock. 
We took a filed trip to the Inner Space Caverns and although that field trip had a different purpose, we were so lucky to see a small bat fly right in front of us. 

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